Results 26,141-26,160 of 26,825 for speaker:John McGuinness

Written Answers — Sugar Beet Production: Sugar Beet Production (1 Dec 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food, further to a previous parliamentary question regarding the pension fund at Greencore, her views on the issues raised in view of the fact that a deal has been struck with the EU; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37448/05]

Written Answers — Compensation Schemes: Compensation Schemes (1 Dec 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if a compensation agreement in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be expedited; the number of sheep farmers involved; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37449/05]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (1 Dec 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 186: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will consider the decision taken in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny and give them leave to stay here on humanitarian grounds; and the status of their case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37364/05]

Written Answers — Social and Affordable Housing: Social and Affordable Housing (30 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 282: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if the clawback arrangement will be reviewed as applied in the social and affordable housing scheme operated by local authorities with a view to reducing the percentage being clawed back and reducing the period from 20 years to ten years; his views on the success or otherwise of the scheme; and if he will...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 169: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny has not been called to St. James's Hospital, Dublin, to have a stent inserted; if this case will be investigated and if the matter will be expedited; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36567/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (29 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 170: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if she will examine the level of subvention being awarded in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; and if she will expedite a response. [36568/05]

Written Answers — Medicinal Products: Medicinal Products (29 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 181: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her views on the decision of pharmaceutical companies not to supply the drug vitamin B12 Neo Cytamen; if she has received submissions from persons with multiple sclerosis who require the drug to maintain their energy levels; if she intends to examine the issue; the action she will take regarding same; and if she will make...

Written Answers — Social Welfare Benefits: Social Welfare Benefits (29 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 284: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if he will re-examine the rent allowance being awarded in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny with a view to increasing same. [36881/05]

Written Answers — Asylum Support Services: Asylum Support Services (29 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 363: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the date on which the decision was taken to close a hostel (details supplied) in County Kilkenny for use as accommodation for asylum seekers and refugees; the reason for the decision; if the residents were consulted; the way in which and when the residents were advised of the decision; the number of residents affected; if...

Written Answers — Visa Applications: Visa Applications (29 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 364: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a visitor's visa will be granted on humanitarian grounds to a person (details supplied); if an ongoing visiting arrangement can be put in place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36570/05]

Written Answers — Asylum Applications: Asylum Applications (29 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 365: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be granted permission to obtain private rented accommodation and rent supplement; if a response will be expedited; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36571/05]

Written Answers — Higher Education Grants: Higher Education Grants (29 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 471: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if a grant for a PLC course at a college (details supplied) in County Kilkenny will be approved for a person; and if she will expedite a response. [36758/05]

Written Answers — Community Development: Community Development (24 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 118: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if a social worker will be provided for a number of hours each week at a housing estate (details supplied) in County Kilkenny, to deal with all relevant issues and to assist the community. [36162/05]

Estimates for Public Services 2006: Motion (Resumed). (23 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: I welcome the Book of Estimates and compliment the Government on prudent management of our economic affairs since 1997. The polices pursued by the former Minister for Finance, Charlie McCreevy, and the present Minister, Deputy Cowen, have created a situation where the confidence displayed is even recognised by Deputy Cuffe. He says the Government did not create that confidence but he...

Housing Developments: Motion (Resumed). (23 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: I refer to the role of local authorities and local authority members in regard to this matter. We need to look at this matter in the context of the general development within the country and the move we have seen over a very short period from the traditional style house and housing estates to a mixture of large blocks of apartments and housing units close by, usually townhouses with greater...

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (22 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 211: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason for the delay in approving a grant under the housing aid for the elderly scheme in the name of persons (details supplied) in County Carlow; if the funding is available for 2005; the amount of funds allocated to the Health Service Executive in Carlow for this scheme in 2005; the number of applicants waiting for...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (22 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 235: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if an application for a medical card which was refused in the name of persons (details supplied) in County Kilkenny can be appealed; if the financial circumstances of these persons will be examined under the new guidelines; if their medical circumstances will be considered; if a card will be issued on this basis; and if...

Written Answers — Housing Aid for the Elderly: Housing Aid for the Elderly (22 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 236: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, further to Question No. 212 of 28 June 2005 regarding a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny, if the additional funding from the Government has now cleared the backlog; and if the grant in question will be awarded. [35239/05]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 239: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children the reason a proper transport arrangement with a helper has not been put in place in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kilkenny; if proper transport cannot be provided will her Department or the Health Service Executive approve a grant for these persons to purchase a suitable vehicle to transport their...

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (22 Nov 2005)

John McGuinness: Question 267: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children if an application from a group, details supplied, in County Kilkenny for funding to purchase a new headquarters will be fast tracked in view of the availability of suitable property; the funds available for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [35550/05]